# Sock Shoes 'Bless' Gets Creative with Comfy Fashion for Your Feet By TrendHead | Published 2009-05-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinventing-socks-super-creative-store-bless-brings-out-sock-shoes References: [style.dk](http://www.style.dk/?p=2138) & [web.me](http://web.me.com/blessberlin/BLESS_new/Webshop.html) There is breaking news in [fashionable footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line). I know these don't look like the hippest things on the planet, but anything from super-creative store Bless is very likely to dictate the latest in fashion and design. These [sock shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe) are admittedly very comfy and they come in blue and white stripes, nude and black. **Implications** - Many consumers are on a [quest for comfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-offers-spring-comfort) when searching for shoes and clothing. People not only want to be comfortable, but they also want to be stylish. This is especially important for people who work in a business environment. Businesses that can successfully combine the elements of style and comfort together will definitely have a strong following of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Comfortable Fashion:** Opportunity for businesses to create stylish and comfortable clothing and footwear. - **Fashion Dictation:** Fashion brands can influence and dictate the latest trends. - **Sock Shoe Craze:** Growing popularity of sock shoes as fashionable and comfortable footwear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can tap into the demand for stylish and comfortable clothing and footwear. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can benefit from stocking and promoting sock shoes as a trendy fashion item. - **Workwear Industry:** Opportunity to create stylish and comfortable workwear options that cater to business professionals' needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [functional footwear brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestyle-brand-brunch.md) - [Chunky Trainer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-sneaker.md) - [Comfort-Centric Ultra-Stylish Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrastylish-footwear.md) - [Sponge-Like Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-zponge.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md) - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md) - [Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commbi.md) - [Hand-Stitched Italian Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-sohosocks.md) - [Comfortable Spring-Forward Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-offers-spring-comfort.md)